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      Question

      Read the passage below and identify which of the

      following statements (I, II, and III) can be logically inferred from it. Passage: The gig economy has transformed the labor market, with nearly 30% of the workforce engaging in freelance or contract-based work. Proponents argue that this model offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing individuals to balance personal commitments with professional goals. However, critics point out that gig workers often lack access to employer-sponsored health insurance and retirement plans, which are standard in traditional full-time roles. Furthermore, while digital platforms have simplified the process of finding short-term "gigs," the high competition on these platforms frequently leads to "wage shadowing," where workers accept lower rates than their skills would command in a stable market to secure immediate tasks. Statements: I. Some workers in the gig economy prioritize flexibility over traditional job benefits. II. Traditional full-time employment generally provides more financial security in terms of long-term benefits than gig work. III. Digital platforms are the sole reason for the decrease in market wages for freelancers.
      A Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Statement I can be inferred: The passage mentions that proponents argue the model allows individuals to "balance personal commitments with professional goals." This implies that for at least a portion of that 30% of the workforce, this flexibility is a reason for their participation, even though the passage later details the lack of traditional benefits. Statement II can be inferred: The passage states that gig workers "lack access to employer-sponsored health insurance and retirement plans," which are "standard in traditional full-time roles." This directly supports the inference that traditional roles provide a level of benefit-based security that gig work does not. Statement III cannot be inferred: While the passage mentions that "high competition" on digital platforms leads to lower wages ("wage shadowing"), it does not state that these platforms are the sole reason. There could be other macroeconomic factors not discussed in the text.

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